Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 15 | 32 | 26 | 32 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Spurs 105-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.