Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 11 | 20 | 23 | 37 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Spurs knocked off the Trail Blazers 102-91. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.