Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
140
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 15 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 81 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 38 | 36 | 29 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Grizzlies 140-81. 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. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.