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