Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 35 | 20 | 29 | 102 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 28 | 17 | 22 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Grizzlies 102-92. The Grizzlies couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.