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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
93
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 20 25 23 95
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 21 30 22 20 93

After Action Report

In Memphis, the Timberwolves snuck past the Grizzlies 95-93. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Timberwolves' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.