Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 24 | 34 | 26 | 7 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 36 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Timberwolves 125-119 in overtime. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.