Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 39 | 25 | 31 | 125 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 19 | 33 | 39 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Timberwolves 125-120. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.