Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 22 | 35 | 20 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 25 | 29 | 15 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Timberwolves 108-101. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.