Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 36 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 121 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Grizzlies squeaked past the Clippers 121-118. The breakneck pace played right into Grizzlies' hands. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.