Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 21 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Timberwolves 108-106. Lakers' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.