Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 22 | 29 | 24 | 97 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 25 | 20 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Hawks 99-97. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.