Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 27 | 12 | 18 | 84 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 37 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards buried the Grizzlies 115-84. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · 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.