Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 22 | 35 | 28 | 117 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 117-84. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Grizzlies utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.