Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 30 | 16 | 24 | 97 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 33 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies rolled past the Hornets 126-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Grizzlies cashed in. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.