Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 33 | 37 | 29 | 128 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 43 | 30 | 35 | 31 | 139 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets downed the Trail Blazers 139-128. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.