Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 119 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 29 | 21 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Grizzlies fended off the Spurs 119-111. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.