Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
101
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 19 | 27 | 31 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Grizzlies 111-101. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; Grizzlies' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.