Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 34 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 38 | 28 | 33 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Grizzlies 125-120. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.