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Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
109
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Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 24 27 30 28 109
San Antonio SpursSpurs 32 30 21 34 117

After Action Report

The Spurs held off the 76ers 117-109. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.