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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 29 23 35 117
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 36 31 34 127

After Action Report

The Lakers handled the Timberwolves 127-117. Lakers' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.