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Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 24 24 29 39 116
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 34 20 33 115

After Action Report

The Lakers survived the Timberwolves 116-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.