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Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
81
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 32 26 25 114
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 16 25 21 19 81

After Action Report

The Lakers ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 114-81. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.