Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 40 | 33 | 25 | 135 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 35 | 22 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers shocked the Magic 135-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.