Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 32 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Timberwolves 112-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.