Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Spurs 106-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.