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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
121
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 31 | 20 | 38 | 119 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 37 | 23 | 24 | 37 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies snuck past the Suns 121-119. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.