Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 29 | 20 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Spurs 107-91. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.