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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 26 31 31 117
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 23 26 28 102

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Timberwolves outlasted the Lakers 117-102. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.