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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 4:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 30 31 33 32 126
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 24 29 27 28 108

After Action Report

The Nets outlasted the Trail Blazers 126-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.