Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
115
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 20 | 38 | 27 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 34 | 27 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Grizzlies 128-115. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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.