Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 86 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Lakers 105-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.