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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
138
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 33 28 45 32 138
Orlando MagicMagic 22 33 24 32 111

After Action Report

The Grizzlies buried the Magic 138-111. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping. The Grizzlies rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.