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2003-04 Stats at a Glance
Western Conference finals Tied, 1-1
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LOS ANGELES (Ticker) -- The Los Angeles Lakers hope to maintain their perfect home record in the postseason on Tuesday when they host Game Three of the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles has won eight straight at home, including all six playoff games. The Lakers went 3-0 at home in each of the first two series against Houston and San Antonio.

Minnesota is 2-3 on the road in the playoffs. However the Timberwolves did record a win here in last year's first round to take a 2-1 lead in the series before dropping the final three games.

On Tuesday, Lakers forward Karl Malone was fined $7,500 for running through a screen set by Darrick Martin in Game Two. Malone was ejected from the game, which featured eight technical fouls.

MEANINGFUL MATCHUP:

C Shaquille O'Neal vs Ervin Johnson/Michael Olowokandi. O'Neal dominated the Timberwolves center duo to the tune of 27 points and 18 rebounds in Game One. In the second game, O'Neal was noticeably less aggressive and collected 14 points and 16 boards. In addition, the frustrated O'Neal received a technical. Johnson, Olowokandi and former Laker Mark Madsen can do little to stop O'Neal. If he comes to play, it is his game to dominate.

WHO'S HOT:

Timberwolves: F Latrell Sprewell is averaging 20.0 points in this series, helping pick up the slack with G Sam Cassell hindered by a bad back. Sprewell has made 14-of-30 shots and also grabbed 14 rebounds in the series and handed out 13 assists.

Lakers: G Kobe Bryant is averaging 25.0 points in the series, proving just how unguardable he is. Bryant has utilized the postseason to showcase that he is the most explosive player in the league. Sprewell must find a way to slow him down if Minnesota is to survive.

WHO'S NOT:

Timberwolves: G Trenton Hassell is still starting, but has logged just 27 minutes in the series. Hassell picked up two early fouls in Game Two and never returned.

Lakers: Minnesota native F Devean George has a total of five points and two rebounds in the series.

STREAKS: Lakers coach Phil Jackson has won nine straight conference finals appearances.

SEASON SERIES & HISTORY: Minnesota won three of four regular-season meetings with Los Angeles, including both games at the Target Center. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves in six games in the first round last season.

INJURIES:

Timberwolves: G Sam Cassell (back) is probable for Game Three.

Lakers: None.





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Minnesota Timberwolves - Regular Season
Record: 58 - 24 ( .707)
Standings: First, Midwest
At Home: 31 - 10
On Road: 27 - 14
Last 10: 9 - 1
Streak: W 9
Los Angeles Lakers - Regular Season
Record: 56 - 26 ( .683)
Standings: First, Pacific
At Home: 34 - 7
On Road: 22 - 19
Last 10: 7 - 3
Streak: W 2


Playoffs
PPG: 92.4 Opp PPG: 90.9
FG%: .445 Opp FG%: .420
RPG: 42.1 Opp RPG: 42.0
Regular Season
PPG: 94.5 Opp PPG: 89.1
FG%: .462 Opp FG%: .414
RPG: 42.9 Opp RPG: 41.5
Last 5 Games (Reg. Season)
PPG: 97.4 Opp PPG: 84.4
FG%: .457 Opp FG%: .393
RPG: 46.2 Opp RPG: 37.2
Last 10 Games (Reg. Season)
PPG: 93.3 Opp PPG: 83.8
FG%: .437 Opp FG%: .398
RPG: 44.7 Opp RPG: 41.4
Playoffs
PPG: 88.2 Opp PPG: 84.8
FG%: .447 Opp FG%: .420
RPG: 40.6 Opp RPG: 42.5
Regular Season
PPG: 98.2 Opp PPG: 94.3
FG%: .454 Opp FG%: .440
RPG: 43.1 Opp RPG: 42.4
Last 5 Games (Reg. Season)
PPG: 96.4 Opp PPG: 99.2
FG%: .436 Opp FG%: .472
RPG: 42.6 Opp RPG: 42.8
Last 10 Games (Reg. Season)
PPG: 95.9 Opp PPG: 93.4
FG%: .443 Opp FG%: .446
RPG: 42.7 Opp RPG: 40.8

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Playoff Stats
Player G PPG RPG APG
Garnett, K. 14 24.0 14.5 5.0
Sprewell, L. 14 19.4 4.6 3.9
Cassell, S. 14 17.4 2.8 4.9
Szczerbiak, W. 8 9.8 2.5 1.9
Hassell, T. 14 7.6 2.9 1.6
Hoiberg, F. 14 6.3 3.3 1.1
Martin, D. 12 3.1 0.7 1.3
Johnson, E. 14 3.1 5.3 0.9
Madsen, M. 13 2.7 3.4 0.1
Olowokandi, M. 11 2.5 3.3 0.2
Trent, G. 12 1.8 1.0 0.2
Miller, O. 5 0.6 0.6 0.0
Playoff Stats
Player G PPG RPG APG
Bryant, K. 13 25.4 5.7 6.0
O'Neal, S. 13 19.8 13.6 2.9
Malone, K. 13 13.2 9.2 3.1
Payton, G. 13 8.5 3.5 5.0
Fisher, D. 13 7.1 1.8 1.8
George, D. 13 5.2 2.2 0.5
Medvedenko, S. 12 4.1 2.1 0.4
Rush, K. 13 3.3 0.5 0.8
Walton, L. 10 1.3 0.8 0.8
Cook, B. 7 1.1 0.6 0.1
Fox, R. 9 0.3 1.8 0.9
Russell, B. 3 0.0 0.0 0.7


Regular Season Stats
Player G PPG RPG APG
Garnett, K. 82 24.2 13.9 5.0
Cassell, S. 81 19.8 3.3 7.3
Sprewell, L. 82 16.8 3.8 3.5
Szczerbiak, W. 28 10.2 3.1 1.2
Hoiberg, F. 79 6.7 3.4 1.4
Olowokandi, M. 43 6.5 5.7 0.6
Trent, G. 68 5.6 3.2 0.7
Hassell, T. 81 5.0 3.2 1.6
Madsen, M. 72 3.6 3.8 0.4
Martin, D. 16 3.4 0.4 1.4
Miller, O. 48 2.5 2.7 0.8
Johnson, E. 66 1.9 3.5 0.4
Head Coach: Flip Saunders
Regular Season Stats
Player G PPG RPG APG
Bryant, K. 65 24.0 5.5 5.1
O'Neal, S. 67 21.5 11.5 2.9
Payton, G. 82 14.6 4.2 5.5
Malone, K. 42 13.2 8.7 3.9
Medvedenko, S. 68 8.3 5.0 0.8
George, D. 82 7.4 4.0 1.4
Fisher, D. 82 7.1 1.9 2.3
Rush, K. 72 6.4 1.3 0.8
Fox, R. 38 4.8 2.7 2.6
Cook, B. 35 4.4 2.9 0.6
Russell, B. 72 4.0 2.0 1.0
Walton, L. 72 2.4 1.8 1.6
Head Coach: Phil Jackson

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Series Update
Game, Date Home Vis Series Info.
1, Fri., May. 21 MIN, 88 LAL, 97 L.A. Lakers 1-0 Box Score Recap
2, Sun., May. 23 MIN, 89 LAL, 71 Series Tied 1-1 Box Score Recap
3, Tue., May. 25 LAL MIN Conf. Finals
4, Thu., May. 27 LAL MIN Conf. Finals
5, Sat., May. 29 MIN LAL Conf. Finals
6, Mon., May. 31 LAL MIN if necessary
7, Wed., Jun. 02 MIN LAL if necessary
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