Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 15 | 32 | 26 | 96 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 21 | 35 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies handled the Trail Blazers 111-96. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Grizzlies carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Grizzlies pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.