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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 125 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Spurs 125-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.