Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 34 | 26 | 25 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 26 | 18 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Spurs took care of the Trail Blazers 116-98. Spurs' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.