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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
108
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
102
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 18 30 33 27 108
Washington WizardsWizards 27 26 22 27 102

After Action Report

In Washington, the Grizzlies outlasted the Wizards 108-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Wizards couldn't shake the cold spell. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.