Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 30 | 17 | 39 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 43 | 32 | 28 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Spurs 139-118. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.