Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 101 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 19 | 31 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Lakers 115-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.