Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 111 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the SuperSonics 111-109. Spurs' offense had its way with the SuperSonics. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.