Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 32 | 28 | 13 | 101 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 37 | 25 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Grizzlies 121-101. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.