Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 91 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 23 | 38 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Grizzlies 116-91. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.