Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 22 | 23 | 37 | 109 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Spurs buried the Clippers 109-86. Every possession went the Spurs way. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Clippers are in a full-on tailspin. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.