Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 41 | 22 | 25 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Spurs survived the Trail Blazers 117-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.