Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 27 | 37 | 35 | 125 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 28 | 28 | 38 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Grizzlies 125-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
