Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 31 | 23 | 38 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Timberwolves 122-104. Lakers torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.