Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 35 | 21 | 115 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 38 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Lakers 120-115. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.