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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry Cold
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
134
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 42 34 17 119
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 31 37 22 44 134

After Action Report

The Grizzlies outlasted the Lakers 134-119. The breakneck pace played right into Grizzlies' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; the Grizzlies pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.