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Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
86
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 19 18 24 25 86
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 29 25 26 112

After Action Report

The Lakers blew the doors off the Grizzlies 112-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.