Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 29 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 104 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs survived the Grizzlies 109-104. Spurs' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.