Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 4:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 31 | 24 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Nets 114-105. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.