Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 36 | 37 | 31 | 24 | 128 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 36 | 28 | 20 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Grizzlies buried the Pistons 128-102. The breakneck pace played right into Grizzlies' hands. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.