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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
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Chemistry Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
114
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 26 26 27 17 96
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 29 27 27 31 114

After Action Report

In Memphis, the Grizzlies handled the Timberwolves 114-96. The breakneck pace played right into Grizzlies' hands. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Grizzlies stayed locked in. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.