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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.