Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 108 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 21 | 14 | 31 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Trail Blazers took care of the Grizzlies 108-97. Trail Blazers' starting five clicked while the Grizzlies looked disjointed. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.