Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 34 | 17 | 17 | 87 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 21 | 30 | 17 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies edged the Celtics 96-87. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Grizzlies' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.