Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 26 | 36 | 25 | 113 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Grizzlies blew the doors off the Timberwolves 113-92. Every possession went the Grizzlies way. Grizzlies' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.