Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 37 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Lakers 111-95. Timberwolves torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.