Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 37 | 34 | 19 | 114 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 29 | 39 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Spurs pulled away from the Nets 129-114. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.