Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 108 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves buried the Lakers 131-108. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.