Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 116 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Timberwolves 116-115. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.