Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 107 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 35 | 33 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Trail Blazers 122-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.