Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 33 | 26 | 30 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 33 | 18 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies survived the Trail Blazers 119-114. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Grizzlies steamroller is in full effect right now; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.