Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 33 | 23 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Spurs 100-91. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.