Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 24 | 24 | 35 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Lakers 111-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.