Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 122-101. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.