Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 29 | 20 | 100 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 105-100. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.