Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 39 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 131 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Timberwolves demolished the Grizzlies 131-110. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.