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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 30 35 32 129
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 27 30 23 108

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Timberwolves rolled past the Lakers 129-108. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.