Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 26 | 36 | 27 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 84 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Grizzlies buried the Spurs 116-84. Grizzlies torched the Spurs on the offensive end. The Grizzlies carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.