Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 28 | 18 | 26 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Timberwolves fended off the Lakers 102-93. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.