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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.