Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
120
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Grizzlies 124-120. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. 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
- 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.