Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 37 | 28 | 25 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Spurs 124-103. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.