Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 18 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Timberwolves 100-97. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.