Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Timberwolves 115-101. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.