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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
127
away
Chemistry Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
101
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 39 30 35 23 127
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 21 29 30 21 101

After Action Report

The Nets rolled past the Grizzlies 127-101. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Grizzlies utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.