Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 27 | 19 | 33 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 26 | 33 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Spurs 125-106. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.