Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
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San Antonio SpursSpurs
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 111 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 34 | 34 | 39 | 136 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs buried the Suns 136-111. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.