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Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
90
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
126
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 26 18 23 23 90
Sacramento KingsKings 32 31 31 32 126

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 126-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.