Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 22 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Grizzlies 96-92. Pistons' positional fit overwhelmed the Grizzlies rotation. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Grizzlies bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Grizzlies looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.