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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
133
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 33 25 30 26 114
Utah JazzJazz 35 30 38 30 133

After Action Report

The Jazz pulled away from the Grizzlies 133-114. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.