Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 34 | 30 | 38 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers stunned the Timberwolves 129-127. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.