Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 36 | 28 | 20 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Magic 115-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.