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Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Chemistry Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
124
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 23 29 15 39 11 117
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 28 18 28 32 18 124

After Action Report

The Grizzlies held off the Pacers 124-117 in overtime. Grizzlies torched the Pacers on the offensive end. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.