Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 31 | 23 | 34 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 33 | 38 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers pulled away from the Grizzlies 123-113. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.