Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 29 | 35 | 30 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 28 | 32 | 24 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies squeaked past the Suns 120-119. The Grizzlies got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Suns · 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.