TAMPA -- Two of the main issues that have plagued the Trail Blazers this season are defense in general and third-quarter performances specifically. But for at least one night in Tampa, those areas of weakness ended up being strengths.
After allowing 74 points in the first half, the Trail Blazers held Toronto to 10 points in the third quarter, paving the way for a 122-117 victory in front of 2,021 fans Sunday night at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
“I was really proud of our defense in the third quarter,” said Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts.