Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 103 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves snuck past the Lakers 106-103. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.