Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 14 | 15 | 29 | 39 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Spurs 100-97. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.