Lakers (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 35 | 20 | 22 | 29 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Grizzlies 112-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.