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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
128
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 26 26 31 9 123
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 26 34 30 24 14 128

After Action Report

In Memphis, the Grizzlies survived the Lakers 128-123 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Grizzlies cashed in. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.

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.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.