Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
137
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 137 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 26 | 25 | 34 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Lakers buried the Timberwolves 137-107. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.