Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 4:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 35 | 24 | 26 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Nets pulled away from the Trail Blazers 112-98. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.