Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 109 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Suns 111-109. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.