Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Trail Blazers 106-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.