Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
82
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 16 | 23 | 20 | 82 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 29 | 34 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 111-82. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves are in a full-on tailspin; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.