Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 28 | 17 | 20 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies survived the Celtics 97-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.