Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
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Phoenix SunsSuns
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Spurs snuck past the Suns 114-112. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.