Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 38 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 23 | 34 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Grizzlies outlasted the Lakers 126-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Grizzlies cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Grizzlies; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.