Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 27 | 11 | 23 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Timberwolves 117-88. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.