Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 34 | 20 | 24 | 106 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Lakers 113-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.