Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
126
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 15 | 29 | 40 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Grizzlies outlasted the Trail Blazers 126-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Grizzlies cashed in. Shots just aren't falling for the Grizzlies lately; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.