Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 31 | 20 | 32 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Spurs 117-115. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. 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.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.