Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
144
away
Chemistry
Elite
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 31 | 37 | 28 | 17 | 144 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 35 | 26 | 29 | 37 | 2 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Clippers downed the Grizzlies 144-129 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Clippers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.