Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 22 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 16 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 18 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Grizzlies 122-120 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.