Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 101 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Lakers 109-101. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.