Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 35 | 28 | 48 | 139 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 30 | 23 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Lakers 139-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.