Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 97 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 21 | 18 | 32 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Clippers 97-95. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.