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Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 30 33 22 113
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 36 25 34 124

After Action Report

The Timberwolves took care of the Lakers 124-113. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Lakers. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.