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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 20 22 48 118
Los Angeles LakersLakers 15 34 30 26 105

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Timberwolves outlasted the Lakers 118-105. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves are in a full-on tailspin; the Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.