Fri Oct 22, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Raptors 109-106. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.