Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 20 | 22 | 17 | 32 | 91 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 30 | 18 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Grizzlies 104-91. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.