Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 119 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 30 | 24 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Spurs 119-115. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Spurs. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.