Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 38 | 32 | 18 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 21 | 32 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Trail Blazers 112-111. Every possession went the Spurs way. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.