Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 23 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 22 | 29 | 37 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Grizzlies 112-109. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Grizzlies looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.