Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
142
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 23 | 34 | 31 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 42 | 30 | 38 | 142 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons blew the doors off the Grizzlies 142-119. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Grizzlies utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.