Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 40 | 33 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Magic 131-106. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.