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Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 35 22 25 28 16 126
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 26 32 24 28 9 119

After Action Report

The Spurs edged the Trail Blazers 126-119 in overtime. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.