Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
83
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 23 | 25 | 31 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 18 | 23 | 18 | 83 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Grizzlies ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 104-83. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Grizzlies' outside barrage was a constant threat. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.