Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 14 | 34 | 19 | 105 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 34 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies took care of the Lakers 118-105. The Grizzlies got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.