Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 27 | 37 | 24 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Timberwolves 125-118. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.