Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 22 | 32 | 37 | 109 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 34 | 22 | 20 | 111 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs survived the Trail Blazers 111-109. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.