Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
85
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 14 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 85 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 14 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the SuperSonics 85-84. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.