Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 99 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 21 | 31 | 21 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies snuck past the Pistons 101-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.