Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 25 | 32 | 18 | 100 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 23 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Bulls pulled away from the Grizzlies 100-85. The Grizzlies couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bulls. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.