Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 37 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Lakers 121-85. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.