Andreas Helmle got the most out of LA Lakers today, the result being a 101-84 win over Minnesota. "They did everything right," said Minnesota coach Bob. "That's really all there was to the game. They made the best of the chances we gave them, and didn't give us any really good shots of our own. My hat is off to Andreas Helmle; he did a heck of a job."

Said Andreas Helmle, "It was one of those games every coach dreams of. Everything went as hoped. Especially Monroe - without his effort it would have been a tight game."

LA Lakers was led by Monroe (13 points, 20 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Keeney (21 points, 7 boards, 0 assists, 2 blocks), Miller (5 points, 8 boards, 5 assists, a steal). Minnesota was led by Cody (24 points, 0 assists, a block), Murray (19 points, 2 steals, a block), Schmidt (17 points).

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