Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies knocked off the Pistons 117-109. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.