Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
123
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Phoenix SunsSuns
146
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 34 | 37 | 32 | 20 | 123 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 33 | 46 | 31 | 146 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 146-123. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.