Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 4:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 32 | 21 | 32 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Nets 117-115. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.