Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
125
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 25 | 26 | 33 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Spurs took care of the Trail Blazers 125-115. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.