Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 114 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 25 | 25 | 36 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies snuck past the Timberwolves 114-110. Grizzlies' scorers couldn't be contained. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.