Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 13 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 85 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards buried the Grizzlies 117-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.