Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 41 | 32 | 131 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 25 | 43 | 37 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies held off the Trail Blazers 137-131. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Grizzlies' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.