Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 31 | 39 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Timberwolves 125-111. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.