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Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
110
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 18 28 28 36 110
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 27 22 30 108

After Action Report

The Grizzlies snuck past the Lakers 110-108. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · 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.