Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 39 | 32 | 31 | 130 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 40 | 30 | 25 | 34 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Magic 130-129. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.