Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 32 | 35 | 21 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 34 | 25 | 36 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the Timberwolves 125-118. Lakers torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.