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Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
115
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 36 33 31 128
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 29 26 31 29 115

After Action Report

The Timberwolves handled the Grizzlies 128-115. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.