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.