#15: 2004 – Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Garnett’s intensity defines the memory of this Christmas Day game. The Lakers, always ready for the spotlight, had no intention of letting Minnesota control the tempo. But Garnett’s effort, rebounding, and mid-range touch brought the Timberwolves to a well-earned victory.
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It was refreshing to see a smaller-market team step confidently into one of the NBA’s biggest stages and steal the moment.