Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Grizzlies squeaked past the Hawks 117-116. Grizzlies torched the Hawks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; Grizzlies' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.