Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 16 | 30 | 33 | 107 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 34 | 31 | 18 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves shocked the Lakers 112-107. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.