Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 22 | 28 | 18 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 108-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.