Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 26 | 16 | 35 | 107 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 15 | 31 | 30 | 13 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Grizzlies pulled away from the Suns 107-89. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns are in a full-on tailspin; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Suns locker-room rift aren't helping. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.