Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
82
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 23 | 15 | 23 | 82 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 30 | 19 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Clippers 99-82. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.