Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 24 | 32 | 37 | 121 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 31 | 36 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Nets 121-119. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.