Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 110 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 21 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Spurs held off the Grizzlies 110-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.