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Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 30 24 30 38 122
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 27 24 22 101

After Action Report

The Grizzlies ran roughshod over the Mavericks 122-101. The Grizzlies got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; the Grizzlies played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.