Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers pulled away from the Timberwolves 119-109. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.