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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
129
away
Chemistry Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 20 27 31 36 15 129
New Orleans HornetsHornets 34 26 28 26 13 127

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Grizzlies squeaked past the Hornets 129-127 in overtime. Grizzlies' scorers couldn't be contained. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Grizzlies stayed locked in. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.