Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 28 | 19 | 27 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Spurs 113-98. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Spurs' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.