Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 35 | 25 | 31 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 31 | 40 | 33 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Timberwolves 134-114. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.