Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 22 | 39 | 35 | 12 | 134 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 26 | 36 | 28 | 11 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves snuck past the Lakers 134-133 in overtime. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.