Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 93 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 33 | 14 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Spurs 97-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.