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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
101
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 25 24 34 32 115
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 22 29 25 25 101

After Action Report

The Spurs outlasted the Grizzlies 115-101. Spurs torched the Grizzlies on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Grizzlies utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

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.
  • Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.