Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 27 | 26 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Spurs 118-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. 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.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.