Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
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San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 102 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Spurs fended off the Trail Blazers 109-102. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Spurs couldn't shake the cold spell; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.