Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
121
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Detroit PistonsPistons
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 26 | 35 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons outlasted the Grizzlies 130-121. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.