Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 104 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets outlasted the Trail Blazers 119-104. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.