Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 95 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves held off the Lakers 104-95. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.