Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 30 | 15 | 28 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Magic 102-98. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.