Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 99 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 20 | 21 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies survived the Trail Blazers 100-99. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Grizzlies. Fresh off a statement win, the Grizzlies stayed locked in; Grizzlies' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · 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.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.