Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 104 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 38 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs pulled away from the Trail Blazers 117-104. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Spurs' 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.