Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Lakers 124-122. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.