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Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
132
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 30 38 30 34 132
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 35 22 31 113

After Action Report

The Grizzlies handled the Pistons 132-113. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.