Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 9 | 128 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 30 | 19 | 42 | 7 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Grizzlies 128-126 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.