Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Lakers 98-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in.
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.