Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 21 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 26 | 16 | 21 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies outlasted the Trail Blazers 96-83. Ugly basketball, but the Grizzlies did just enough. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.