Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 104 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Lakers outlasted the Timberwolves 104-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.