Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
away
Chemistry
Elite
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 92 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies held off the Trail Blazers 99-92. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Grizzlies came in with something to prove after a loss; Grizzlies' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.