Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 34 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 39 | 33 | 30 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Grizzlies 137-96. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Grizzlies utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.