Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers demolished the Timberwolves 131-111. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.