Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 33 | 31 | 25 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Lakers 116-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.