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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
128
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
107
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 26 32 32 38 128
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 26 31 28 22 107

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Spurs blew the doors off the Clippers 128-107. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Clippers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.