Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 31 | 19 | 25 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 37 | 19 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Timberwolves 122-105. Lakers' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.