Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 111 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Grizzlies 111-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.