Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 22 | 38 | 29 | 29 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Grizzlies snuck past the Hornets 118-115. Grizzlies controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies pushed the pace until the other side broke. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.