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Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
93
away
Chemistry Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 28 20 21 24 93
Phoenix SunsSuns 22 26 32 27 107

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Grizzlies 107-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Grizzlies looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.