Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 102 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Spurs snuck past the Grizzlies 102-100. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · 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.