Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 31 | 21 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Spurs 106-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.