Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Spurs 122-115. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Spurs rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.