Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
105
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 31 | 20 | 27 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 24 | 34 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Magic 109-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.