Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 19 | 33 | 27 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 33 | 52 | 24 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers buried the Timberwolves 135-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.