Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 17 | 34 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Grizzlies 102-99. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.