Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 31 | 21 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Trail Blazers 98-95. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.