Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 23 | 35 | 30 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers survived the Raptors 120-115. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.