Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 30 | 15 | 21 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 33 | 26 | 23 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Magic 107-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.