Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 22 | 29 | 24 | 105 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Grizzlies survived the Wizards 105-100. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; the Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.