Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Lakers 101-96. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.