Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 15 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 86 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 18 | 20 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Raptors 99-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Raptors. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.