Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 97 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 32 | 19 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Lakers 102-97. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.