Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 47 | 19 | 33 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 42 | 24 | 28 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Grizzlies squeaked past the Trail Blazers 125-121. The Grizzlies got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Grizzlies came in with something to prove after a loss; Grizzlies' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.