Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 29 | 31 | 28 | 38 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies rolled past the Lakers 126-105. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies came in with something to prove after a loss. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.