Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 13 | 38 | 21 | 100 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 21 | 40 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Lakers 117-100. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.