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.