Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 20 | 38 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Raptors 120-118. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.