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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 22 38 32 19 111
Denver NuggetsNuggets 23 32 27 24 106

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Grizzlies snuck past the Nuggets 111-106. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Whispers of a Nuggets locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nuggets · 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.