Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 30 | 38 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Magic 120-100. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.