Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 35 | 26 | 33 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 23 | 22 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Spurs 118-99. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.