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Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 25 32 29 28 114
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 24 22 27 29 102

After Action Report

In Portland, the Spurs downed the Trail Blazers 114-102. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.