Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers upended the Spurs 135-108. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.