Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 17 | 29 | 24 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 22 | 16 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Grizzlies 98-96. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.