Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 23 | 21 | 32 | 101 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 21 | 34 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets handled the Trail Blazers 118-101. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · 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.