Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 36 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 125 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves handled the Grizzlies 136-125. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.