Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 28 | 12 | 23 | 83 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Grizzlies 83-81. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Nets' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies. Whispers of a Grizzlies locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Grizzlies utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.