Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 25 | 40 | 31 | 118 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 28 | 21 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Timberwolves 118-107. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.