Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Spurs took care of the Trail Blazers 112-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · 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.