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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 21 27 30 28 106
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 33 24 22 113

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Timberwolves 113-106. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.