Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 11 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 84 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Raptors 119-84. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. 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. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.