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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
132
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 36 34 28 31 129
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 32 37 38 132

After Action Report

The Suns snuck past the Grizzlies 132-129. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.