Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 106 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies edged the Kings 106-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Grizzlies' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.