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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 17 35 31 26 109
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 26 20 23 96

After Action Report

The Grizzlies downed the Suns 109-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.