Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 34 | 32 | 23 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 29 | 35 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers stunned the Grizzlies 119-116. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.