Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 29 | 41 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 130-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.