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Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
79
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 14 36 31 32 113
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 14 24 14 79

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Grizzlies rolled past the Timberwolves 113-79. Grizzlies torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.