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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
111
away
Chemistry Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 22 34 27 28 111
San Antonio SpursSpurs 31 26 35 28 120

After Action Report

The Spurs fended off the Grizzlies 120-111. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.