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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 20 34 34 25 113
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 31 24 36 23 114

After Action Report

The Grizzlies squeaked past the Spurs 114-113. The better team simply showed up tonight. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.