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.