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Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 24 30 29 23 106
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 16 23 35 103

After Action Report

The Grizzlies snuck past the Pistons 106-103. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.