Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers edged the Spurs 135-126. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.