Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 20 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Grizzlies 100-97. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Grizzlies came in with something to prove after a loss; the Grizzlies pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.