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Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
104
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
100
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 22 31 21 30 104
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 30 16 18 36 100

After Action Report

The Jazz snuck past the Grizzlies 104-100. The Grizzlies couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.