Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs fended off the Grizzlies 123-116. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep; Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.