Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 18 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Grizzlies snuck past the Trail Blazers 102-100. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Grizzlies pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.