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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 23 33 33 22 111
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 27 27 18 104

After Action Report

The Timberwolves outlasted the Lakers 111-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.