Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 28 | 38 | 36 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 19 | 30 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Lakers 129-100. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.