Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
93
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 98 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Lakers squeaked past the Grizzlies 98-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.