Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 87 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies handled the Lakers 98-87. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Grizzlies played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Grizzlies' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.