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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
124
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 29 39 27 34 129
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 31 31 29 33 124

After Action Report

In Memphis, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Grizzlies 129-124. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.