Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 22 | 32 | 24 | 105 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Suns survived the Grizzlies 105-100. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
