Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 33 | 25 | 33 | 120 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 36 | 29 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves survived the Lakers 123-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.