Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 29 | 21 | 28 | 102 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Nets 102-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.