Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
132
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 14 | 20 | 25 | 29 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 26 | 36 | 35 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Grizzlies 132-88. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.