Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 100 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves blew the doors off the Lakers 121-100. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.