Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 21 | 29 | 18 | 19 | 87 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 30 | 26 | 33 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns buried the Grizzlies 115-87. Suns torched the Grizzlies on the offensive end. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.