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Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
134
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
110
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 38 33 36 27 134
Sacramento KingsKings 29 25 23 33 110

After Action Report

The Grizzlies ran roughshod over the Kings 134-110. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Grizzlies' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. The Grizzlies rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Grizzlies · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.