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