Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 85 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 26 | 30 | 21 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Spurs 108-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.