Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 39 | 36 | 30 | 131 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 30 | 6 | 33 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Grizzlies rolled past the Hornets 131-104. Grizzlies' offense had its way with the Hornets. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.