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.