Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies survived the Celtics 118-117. Grizzlies torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.