Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 36 | 25 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Spurs squeaked past the Trail Blazers 120-117. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.