Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
88
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 29 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 88 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards outlasted the Grizzlies 102-88. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Wizards · 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.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.