Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 26 | 19 | 29 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Timberwolves 108-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.