Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 115 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Grizzlies 115-114. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.