Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 29 | 17 | 28 | 101 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 18 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 86 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Trail Blazers took care of the Spurs 101-86. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.