Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
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Phoenix SunsSuns
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 119 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Spurs survived the Suns 119-116. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.