Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 103 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 22 | 31 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Trail Blazers 117-103. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · 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.