Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
137
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 41 | 32 | 27 | 37 | 137 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Lakers 137-128. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.