Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 19 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Spurs rolled past the Trail Blazers 119-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.