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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 13 28 30 26 97
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 25 28 36 121

After Action Report

The Lakers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 121-97. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.