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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
109
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 28 33 29 19 109
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 26 30 33 116

After Action Report

The Hornets held off the Grizzlies 116-109. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.