Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 21 | 29 | 20 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Grizzlies 100-95. The Grizzlies couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.