Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 31 | 39 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Trail Blazers 117-112. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.