Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 22 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 21 | 42 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons upended the Grizzlies 121-88. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.