Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Grizzlies 118-117. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.