Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 21 | 31 | 27 | 99 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Grizzlies 99-97. The Grizzlies couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Grizzlies locker-room rift aren't helping. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.