Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
85
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Spurs downed the Trail Blazers 95-85. Ugly basketball, but the Spurs did just enough. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.