Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 34 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 112 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 33 | 39 | 36 | 138 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 138-112. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.