Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 19 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 19 | 31 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Suns shocked the Grizzlies 98-96. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Grizzlies' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.