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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
85
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Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
74
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 18 27 19 21 85
Utah JazzJazz 16 17 12 29 74

After Action Report

The Grizzlies pulled away from the Jazz 85-74. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Whispers of a Jazz locker-room rift aren't helping. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.