Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 23 | 16 | 20 | 86 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 26 | 27 | 13 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Spurs 95-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Spurs rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.