Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Spurs snuck past the Trail Blazers 102-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.