Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Spurs pulled away from the Trail Blazers 116-106. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.