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Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
127
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 40 39 17 31 127
New Orleans HornetsHornets 48 28 22 32 130

After Action Report

The Hornets survived the Grizzlies 130-127. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Hornets · 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.