Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
154
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 33 | 38 | 42 | 41 | 154 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 13 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 88 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Grizzlies blew the doors off the Cavaliers 154-88. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.