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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 36 30 23 30 119
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 38 32 33 32 135

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers took care of the Grizzlies 135-119. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Grizzlies looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.