Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 24 | 36 | 37 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Spurs 128-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.