Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
79
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 24 | 27 | 14 | 96 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies took care of the Spurs 96-79. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.