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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 23 14 28 33 98
Utah JazzJazz 41 22 17 37 117

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Jazz handled the Grizzlies 117-98. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.