Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 34 | 34 | 31 | 37 | 136 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies buried the Spurs 136-115. Grizzlies controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Grizzlies carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.