Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 13 | 36 | 22 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 22 | 31 | 36 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Magic 111-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.