Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
79
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 24 | 32 | 13 | 85 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 25 | 23 | 7 | 79 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Lakers held off the Grizzlies 85-79. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Grizzlies' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.