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