Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 29 | 25 | 36 | 114 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 96 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Grizzlies handled the Spurs 114-96. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Grizzlies looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
