Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Spurs 118-117. Trail Blazers torched the Spurs on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.