2004–05 Memphis Grizzlies season


The 2004–05 NBA season was the Grizzlies' tenth season in the National Basketball Association, and their fourth season in Memphis. Coming off their first playoff appearance in franchise history, the Grizzlies had a new look and moved into their new arena, the FedExForum. However, the team struggled with a 5–7 start as 71-year old Hubie Brown retired from coaching due to "unexpected health problems". The Grizzlies would lose their next four games under Lionel Hollins before replacing him with TNT analyst Mike Fratello. Under Fratello, the Grizzlies would win 12 of their 15 games in January climbing back into playoff contention. Despite losing five of their last six games, the Grizzlies finished fourth in the Southwest Division with a 45–37 record, making their second consecutive trip to the playoffs.
However, in the first round of the playoffs, they were swept by the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in four straight games. Following the season, Bonzi Wells was traded to the Sacramento Kings, Jason Williams and James Posey were both dealt to the Miami Heat, and Stromile Swift signed as a free agent with the Houston Rockets.
The Grizzlies new logo and uniforms still remain in use as of 2017, although the jerseys were slightly changed in 2010.

Draft picks

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalityCollege
249Sergei LishoukC/PF

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Playoffs

West First Round

Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Last Playoffs meeting: This is the first meeting between the Suns and Grizzlies.

Player statistics

Season

Playoffs

Awards and records

Transactions