Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 99 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 20 | 29 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Clippers 99-97. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.