Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 89 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 24 | 34 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves buried the Lakers 118-89. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.