Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
134
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 36 | 28 | 36 | 34 | 134 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Grizzlies fended off the Trail Blazers 134-126. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; the Grizzlies bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.