Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers shocked the Spurs 127-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.