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