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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
90
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Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
84
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 19 23 27 21 90
Denver NuggetsNuggets 20 21 24 19 84

After Action Report

In Denver, the Grizzlies fended off the Nuggets 90-84. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.