Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 22 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 95 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies fended off the Spurs 95-86. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.