Sun Nov 7, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 30 | 19 | 27 | 95 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 21 | 15 | 29 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Raptors 95-90. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.