Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 16 | 24 | 38 | 118 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 20 | 32 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Timberwolves 118-100. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.