Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
141
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 23 | 35 | 15 | 23 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 39 | 44 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Grizzlies 141-96. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.