Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 28 | 21 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Spurs fended off the Trail Blazers 112-105. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Spurs couldn't shake the cold spell. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.