Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 33 | 43 | 33 | 136 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 32 | 38 | 22 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Spurs outlasted the Trail Blazers 136-122. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.