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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 25 46 24 19 114
Los Angeles LakersLakers 17 27 21 36 101

After Action Report

The Timberwolves pulled away from the Lakers 114-101. Timberwolves torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.