Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 14 | 26 | 28 | 94 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 25 | 35 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 114-94. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.