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Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 27 27 26 12 121
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 28 27 27 8 117

After Action Report

The Lakers snuck past the Timberwolves 121-117 in overtime. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.