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Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
104
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 20 27 31 106
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 30 18 25 31 104

After Action Report

The Timberwolves squeaked past the Grizzlies 106-104. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.