Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 28 | 34 | 31 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 35 | 26 | 19 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Spurs outlasted the Trail Blazers 126-113. Spurs' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.