Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 37 | 30 | 14 | 27 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Timberwolves 124-108. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.