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Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
121
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 27 23 31 36 117
New Jersey NetsNets 32 30 25 34 121

After Action Report

The Nets squeaked past the Grizzlies 121-117. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Nets · 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.