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Mon Nov 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
107
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 33 29 19 28 109
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 27 26 24 30 107

After Action Report

The Spurs snuck past the Grizzlies 109-107. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Grizzlies' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.