Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Grizzlies outlasted the Trail Blazers 115-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Grizzlies sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.