Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 18 | 33 | 26 | 34 | 111 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Spurs pulled away from the Grizzlies 111-96. The Grizzlies couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.