Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 16 | 33 | 35 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 40 | 24 | 20 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Timberwolves 113-108. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.