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Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
105
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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.