Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 38 | 22 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Trail Blazers 122-117. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.