Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 38 | 32 | 37 | 32 | 139 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 24 | 34 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Suns 139-123. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.