Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 114 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Grizzlies downed the Spurs 114-103. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies came in with something to prove after a loss. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.