Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 21 | 38 | 31 | 121 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 18 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Grizzlies 121-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.