Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 18 | 31 | 17 | 88 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 17 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Spurs pulled away from the Suns 100-88. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Spurs 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.