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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
113
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Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
127
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 25 35 17 36 113
Washington WizardsWizards 32 34 28 33 127

After Action Report

The Wizards took care of the Grizzlies 127-113. Wizards torched the Grizzlies on the offensive end. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.