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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
137
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 33 30 32 31 126
Los Angeles LakersLakers 35 29 38 35 137

After Action Report

The Lakers handled the Timberwolves 137-126. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.