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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
115
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 29 32 25 113
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 26 31 32 26 115

After Action Report

The Grizzlies squeaked past the Lakers 115-113. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.