Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
141
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 40 | 32 | 34 | 141 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 141-120. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.