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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 28 27 34 28 117
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 35 27 23 26 111

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Grizzlies edged the Timberwolves 117-111. The breakneck pace played right into Grizzlies' hands. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.