Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 97 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Timberwolves 97-87. Lakers' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.