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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
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Chemistry Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 25 19 26 32 102
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 40 26 28 30 124

After Action Report

The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 124-102. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.