Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 23 | 28 | 18 | 100 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 37 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves rolled past the Lakers 130-100. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.