Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Cold
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 107 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 36 | 16 | 30 | 38 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies downed the Cavaliers 120-107. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Grizzlies stayed locked in. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.