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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
85
away
Chemistry Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 21 18 20 85
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 25 23 26 37 111

After Action Report

The Grizzlies ran roughshod over the Pistons 111-85. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Grizzlies' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.