Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Spurs edged the Trail Blazers 113-104. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.