Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 111 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Spurs took care of the Clippers 111-101. Spurs torched the Clippers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.