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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 25 28 32 112
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 22 18 24 95

After Action Report

The Timberwolves handled the Lakers 112-95. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Lakers. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.