Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 96 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 34 | 19 | 33 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies rolled past the Trail Blazers 116-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Grizzlies sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. The Grizzlies rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.