Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 25 | 18 | 27 | 95 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 34 | 28 | 14 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Grizzlies 102-95. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Suns. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.