Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
136
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 20 | 30 | 25 | 112 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 35 | 39 | 31 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves buried the Lakers 136-112. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.