Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 25 | 29 | 36 | 112 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 24 | 33 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Spurs 112-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.