Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
147
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 119 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 38 | 41 | 32 | 36 | 147 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 147-119. The breakneck pace played right into Grizzlies' hands. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Grizzlies answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.