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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
115
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 25 30 24 36 115
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 24 19 29 99

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Grizzlies pulled away from the Hornets 115-99. Grizzlies' scorers couldn't be contained. The Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.