Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 43 | 28 | 24 | 35 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 130-99. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.