Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 24 | 32 | 20 | 106 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Grizzlies outlasted the Wizards 106-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Grizzlies carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.