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Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
139
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 33 33 31 22 119
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 30 34 38 37 139

After Action Report

In Memphis, the Grizzlies rolled past the SuperSonics 139-119. The tempo dragged the SuperSonics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies came in with something to prove after a loss. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.