Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
88
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Magic 116-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.