Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 34 | 20 | 105 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 17 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Grizzlies 105-96. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.