Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 100 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 27 | 36 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets downed the Grizzlies 112-100. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Grizzlies looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.