Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 34 | 34 | 26 | 125 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 31 | 32 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Grizzlies 125-113. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.