Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
138
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 36 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 138 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 10 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies fended off the Nuggets 138-131 in overtime. Lineup balance gave the Grizzlies a clear synergy edge. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; fresh off a statement win, the Grizzlies stayed locked in. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.