Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Spurs 111-109. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Spurs ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.