Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 108 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 24 | 34 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Spurs took care of the Trail Blazers 118-108. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.