Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 22 | 33 | 30 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 15 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Lakers 109-100. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Lakers. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.