Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 38 | 27 | 24 | 116 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 22 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Grizzlies 116-107. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.