Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 80 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Spurs blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 100-80. Ugly basketball, but the Spurs did just enough. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Spurs' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.