Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 24 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Grizzlies 116-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.