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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
90
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 24 20 18 90
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 22 24 25 102

After Action Report

The Lakers outlasted the Timberwolves 102-90. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Timberwolves couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.