Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Spurs buried the Trail Blazers 123-95. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.