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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
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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.