Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Spurs 109-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.