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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
97
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
94
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 23 28 17 29 97
San Antonio SpursSpurs 19 29 22 24 94

After Action Report

In San Antonio, the Grizzlies survived the Spurs 97-94. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Grizzlies played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.