Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 97 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings fended off the Grizzlies 103-97. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.