Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 31 | 14 | 28 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Grizzlies 136-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.