Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 28 | 20 | 107 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 37 | 33 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Lakers 127-107. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.