Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 132 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers survived the Spurs 135-132. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.