Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 32 | 20 | 28 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves edged the Lakers 123-117. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.