Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 4:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 19 | 37 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 114-110. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.