Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 15 | 28 | 41 | 116 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 37 | 32 | 34 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies downed the Heat 131-116. The breakneck pace played right into Grizzlies' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; fresh off a statement win, the Grizzlies stayed locked in. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.