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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.