Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 22 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 104 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 31 | 33 | 23 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves downed the Grizzlies 120-104. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.