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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.