Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 103 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 26 | 33 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves snuck past the Lakers 104-103. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a 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 · 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.