Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 38 | 34 | 27 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Spurs 128-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs.
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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.