Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
84
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 17 | 23 | 17 | 84 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Timberwolves 91-84. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers are in a full-on tailspin; Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.