Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 121 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Grizzlies 121-120. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.