Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 26 | 30 | 21 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 31 | 39 | 31 | 134 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 134-104. Lakers' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.