Sun Nov 7, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 117 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Raptors 117-116. Trail Blazers torched the Raptors on the offensive end. The Raptors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.