Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 119 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 26 | 32 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Grizzlies 119-111. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.