Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Denver NuggetsNuggets
125
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
133
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 23 | 37 | 40 | 125 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 38 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies edged the Nuggets 133-125. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.