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