Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Spurs 113-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.