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.