The outcome in Game 6 of the Timberwolves-Lakers series was not in doubt. This became clear about 30 minutes after Game 5, when Lakers coach Phil Jackson met the media.

"I feel bad for Flip [Saunders]," Jackson said. "I know what he's going through, when a team finds it impossible to make anything click. . . . This takes nothing away from their performance in the first four games."

Game, set, match.