Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 26 | 23 | 34 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers shocked the Magic 107-104. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. 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
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.