Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 30 | 27 | 37 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 29 | 25 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Magic 120-114. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.