Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 23 | 34 | 112 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 18 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Lakers edged the Grizzlies 112-104. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.