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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
109
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 20 14 22 90
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 16 34 26 33 109

After Action Report

The Grizzlies downed the Lakers 109-90. Grizzlies' scorers couldn't be contained. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Grizzlies' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.