Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 19 | 26 | 14 | 27 | 86 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 29 | 24 | 16 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Grizzlies 95-86. The Grizzlies couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Grizzlies' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.