Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Spurs 118-109. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.