Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 29 | 21 | 29 | 37 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 26 | 24 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Grizzlies 120-116. Lakers torched the Grizzlies on the offensive end. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · 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.