Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 96 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 18 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies survived the Pistons 98-96. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.