Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 28 | 20 | 18 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 19 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Timberwolves 99-97. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.