Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 29 | 31 | 18 | 102 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 26 | 19 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the SuperSonics 102-99. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's SuperSonics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.