Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Timberwolves 111-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.