Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 16 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Lakers 110-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.