Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 18 | 29 | 24 | 17 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Timberwolves 92-88. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.