Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 107 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 27 | 19 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Spurs edged the Jazz 107-98. Every possession went the Spurs way. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.