Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 83 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Raptors 98-83. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.