Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 21 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Grizzlies 100-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Grizzlies' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.