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Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
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Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 27 32 31 27 117
New Orleans HornetsHornets 24 25 24 23 96

After Action Report

The Grizzlies buried the Hornets 117-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Grizzlies cashed in. The Grizzlies ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Grizzlies' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.