Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 20 | 21 | 29 | 20 | 90 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies edged the Pistons 90-84. Ugly basketball, but the Grizzlies did just enough. Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.