Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 87 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 37 | 34 | 21 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies blew the doors off the Hornets 122-87. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Grizzlies played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Grizzlies' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.