Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 49 | 29 | 35 | 17 | 130 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 47 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Nuggets squeaked past the Grizzlies 130-125. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Grizzlies locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.