Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 20 | 20 | 40 | 19 | 99 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 16 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Warriors took care of the Spurs 99-89. Ugly basketball, but the Warriors did just enough. The Warriors pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.