Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 124 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 37 | 30 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers fended off the Spurs 131-124. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.