Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 32 | 34 | 25 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 26 | 26 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Spurs 121-119. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.