Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 28 | 40 | 34 | 136 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 17 | 35 | 38 | 38 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Grizzlies 136-128. 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 came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Grizzlies locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Grizzlies utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.