Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 116 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 37 | 36 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves held off the Lakers 124-116. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.