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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 21 34 33 28 116
Los Angeles LakersLakers 20 33 26 25 104

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Timberwolves took care of the Lakers 116-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.