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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
76
away
Chemistry Cold
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
132
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 13 20 28 15 76
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 30 37 28 37 132

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Grizzlies demolished the Pistons 132-76. Grizzlies controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.