Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 24 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Lakers 117-112. Timberwolves torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.