Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
136
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 136 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Lakers 136-125. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.