Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 21 | 30 | 17 | 94 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Grizzlies 98-94. Ugly basketball, but the Spurs did just enough. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.