Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
93
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 20 | 26 | 13 | 86 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies held off the Nuggets 93-86. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.