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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
113
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Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
112
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 25 31 19 38 113
Washington WizardsWizards 33 22 37 20 112

After Action Report

The Grizzlies squeaked past the Wizards 113-112. The breakneck pace played right into Grizzlies' hands. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.