Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
71
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 23 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 103 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 71 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies rolled past the Suns 103-71. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Grizzlies. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Grizzlies; Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.