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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 34 29 36 129
Los Angeles LakersLakers 24 20 30 19 93

After Action Report

The Timberwolves rolled past the Lakers 129-93. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.