Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 21 | 25 | 33 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Grizzlies 115-110. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.