Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves took care of the Lakers 110-99. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.