Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 128 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Magic 128-117. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.