Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 14 | 24 | 35 | 26 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies survived the Trail Blazers 99-95. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Grizzlies pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. 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.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.