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Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
107
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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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.