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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
away
Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 26 28 20 28 102
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 24 21 23 30 98

After Action Report

In Toronto, the Grizzlies survived the Raptors 102-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. 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. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.