Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 122 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 25 | 34 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Grizzlies 122-108. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.