Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Timberwolves 129-122. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.