Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 31 | 19 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Grizzlies squeaked past the Trail Blazers 102-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Grizzlies bent the defense out of shape from deep. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.