Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 20 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 96 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Grizzlies 102-96. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.