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Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 33 21 29 108
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 27 30 27 114

After Action Report

The Timberwolves edged the Lakers 114-108. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.