Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Timberwolves fended off the Lakers 102-94. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.