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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 28 27 34 34 123
Phoenix SunsSuns 29 29 27 27 112

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Spurs outlasted the Suns 123-112. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.