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.