MIN 112 LAL 111
A deflating finish to nearly a promising opener. The Lakers had control of the whole game, Kobe Bryant still showing that he has something left, but they gassed out in the 2nd half and the Timberwolves were able to come from behind to win after the passing of Flip Saunders. Stay tuned for the full recap.
Q3:
MIN 88 LAL 95
Well an end to a slow foul fest that was the third quarter. That slow foul fest though worked in favor of the T'Wolves as they managed to convert on some and 1s. Most of the defensive flaws were demonstrated here. They looked slow out there to close out, box out, and secure rebounds after a defensive possession. Luckily, two threes by Nick Young saved the lead that the Lakers had for the most part of the game, but the Timberwolves are slowly creeping back into this game heading into the 4th.
Q2:
MIN 51 LAL 60
Feisty battle between Julius Randle and Kevin Garnett, but man Randle throwing the ball at KG and getting it back in bounds followed by Kobe Bryant's three pointer is probably the highlight of this quarter. That's just priceless. The Timberwolves start to cut into the lead at the end of the quarter, but Kobe Bryant turning back the clock this quarter was the key for the Lakers in retaining this lead. Onto the halftime report.
Q1:
MIN 22 LAL 31
Terrific finish at the end of the first quarter and a great shot by Swaggy P, Nick Young to end the quarter! Can you say that the bench mob is back? The starting lineup was off to a slow start, players were trying to find their way and Kobe Bryant was trying to get back into game form. However, when the second unit came with Lou Williams and Nick Young leading the charge, the offense was taken to a whole new level and the Lakers finish up with a great run to end the first quarter. Good start, good start.
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