Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 34 | 25 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Spurs 116-103. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Spurs looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Spurs' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.