Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Grizzlies 124-112. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.