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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.