Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 35 | 29 | 30 | 122 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 40 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Spurs 122-117. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.