Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 38 | 24 | 27 | 116 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 37 | 23 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Timberwolves 116-111. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.