Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 29 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 104 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves survived the Grizzlies 109-104. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.