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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
124
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 34 33 22 24 113
Denver NuggetsNuggets 26 31 23 44 124

After Action Report

In Denver, the Nuggets downed the Grizzlies 124-113. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Grizzlies' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.