Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 16 | 20 | 33 | 17 | 86 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves buried the Grizzlies 120-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.