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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 26 28 31 30 115
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 26 22 29 110

After Action Report

The Timberwolves squeaked past the Lakers 115-110. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.