Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 100 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 20 | 16 | 42 | 14 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Spurs held off the Grizzlies 100-92. Spurs' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.