Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 29 | 19 | 28 | 108 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Lakers 112-108. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Lakers. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.