Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 18 | 129 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 15 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Lakers survived the Timberwolves 129-126 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.