Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
138
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 11 | 28 | 37 | 101 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 35 | 39 | 32 | 32 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies ran roughshod over the Lakers 138-101. Grizzlies' scorers couldn't be contained. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies steamroller is in full effect right now. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.