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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 30 22 29 24 105
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 26 25 32 24 107

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers survived the Spurs 107-105. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.