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Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
130
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 34 25 30 117
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 33 39 28 130

After Action Report

The Timberwolves downed the Lakers 130-117. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.