Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
122
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 41 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Grizzlies 133-122. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.