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Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
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Chemistry Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
79
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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.