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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 37 28 29 35 129
Denver NuggetsNuggets 33 23 21 26 103

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Grizzlies ran roughshod over the Nuggets 129-103. Grizzlies controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; the Grizzlies came in with something to prove after a loss. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.