Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 38 | 35 | 22 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 26 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Grizzlies held off the Trail Blazers 125-116. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; the Grizzlies came in with something to prove after a loss. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.