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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
104
away
Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 29 25 24 26 104
Denver NuggetsNuggets 26 26 30 29 111

After Action Report

The Nuggets outlasted the Grizzlies 111-104. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.