Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 40 | 10 | 30 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 31 | 28 | 17 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Trail Blazers 108-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.