Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
112
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Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 33 | 31 | 29 | 19 | 112 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Grizzlies 118-112. Wizards' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.