Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 12 | 20 | 31 | 90 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 15 | 27 | 14 | 29 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Grizzlies squeaked past the Jazz 90-85. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.