Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 11 | 125 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 6 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Spurs 125-120 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.