Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 24 | 32 | 25 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 37 | 23 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves buried the Lakers 126-99. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Lakers. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.