Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 39 | 30 | 35 | 136 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 37 | 24 | 37 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Grizzlies outlasted the Cavaliers 136-118. Grizzlies torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.