Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 101 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Lakers squeaked past the Timberwolves 101-98. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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 · 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.