Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 21 | 14 | 30 | 19 | 84 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 116-84. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. The Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.