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Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
136
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
121
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 26 34 38 38 136
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 26 33 34 121

After Action Report

The Grizzlies outlasted the Clippers 136-121. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.