Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 136 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 27 | 30 | 39 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Spurs 136-129. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.