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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
112
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Chemistry Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 29 29 28 26 112
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 31 31 31 21 114

After Action Report

In a track meet, the 76ers snuck past the Grizzlies 114-112. The breakneck pace played right into 76ers' hands. The 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.