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Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
131
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 26 26 30 37 12 131
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 28 32 34 10 129

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Grizzlies survived the Lakers 131-129 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Grizzlies cashed in. The Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.