Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 38 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies blew the doors off the Pistons 117-95. Grizzlies' scorers couldn't be contained. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Grizzlies stayed locked in. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.