Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 38 | 28 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Grizzlies 121-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.