Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 34 | 22 | 25 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 24 | 15 | 32 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Spurs outlasted the Trail Blazers 116-101. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.