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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
111
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Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 25 32 32 22 111
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 37 25 21 26 109

After Action Report

The Grizzlies survived the Raptors 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.