Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 26 | 30 | 37 | 129 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 38 | 26 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Lakers took care of the Timberwolves 129-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.