Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 105 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 23 | 24 | 17 | 34 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Grizzlies 105-98. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.