Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
77
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 32 | 22 | 22 | 92 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 77 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Timberwolves 92-77. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Timberwolves lately. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.