Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 24 | 35 | 29 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 17 | 29 | 16 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Lakers 110-87. Timberwolves' positional fit overwhelmed the Lakers rotation. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.