Sun Nov 7, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 88 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Trail Blazers 98-88. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Raptors. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.