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Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
103
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 21 27 24 17 89
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 24 31 18 30 103

After Action Report

The Grizzlies outlasted the Trail Blazers 103-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; the Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · 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.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.