Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 31 | 23 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Lakers 109-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.