Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 33 | 25 | 21 | 101 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns outlasted the Spurs 117-101. Suns torched the Spurs on the offensive end. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns couldn't shake the cold spell. The Spurs looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.