Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 29 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 113 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards survived the Grizzlies 118-113. Wizards' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.