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Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
107
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 28 28 28 30 114
Utah JazzJazz 27 31 27 22 107

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Spurs fended off the Jazz 114-107. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.