Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
73
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 18 | 14 | 29 | 12 | 73 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 42 | 19 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers buried the Spurs 107-73. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.