Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers took care of the Spurs 114-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.