Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 39 | 24 | 23 | 119 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 119-85. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Timberwolves locker-room rift aren't helping. The Timberwolves rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.