Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 133 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 22 | 20 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 133-103. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Grizzlies are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.