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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
108
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 32 31 29 34 126
Utah JazzJazz 22 26 28 32 108

After Action Report

The Spurs took care of the Jazz 126-108. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.