Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 13 | 117 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 32 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Grizzlies 117-111 in overtime. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.