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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 28 21 25 101
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 30 28 36 117

After Action Report

The Lakers downed the Timberwolves 117-101. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.