Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 42 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 125 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Suns demolished the Spurs 125-104. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.