Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 35 | 27 | 26 | 39 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies rolled past the Trail Blazers 127-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Grizzlies cashed in. The Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.