Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 39 | 27 | 33 | 125 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 36 | 36 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies snuck past the Hawks 127-125. The breakneck pace played right into Grizzlies' hands. Grizzlies' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.