Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 37 | 26 | 10 | 34 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 32 | 22 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Grizzlies 118-107. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Grizzlies utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.