Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 16 | 30 | 24 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Spurs held off the Suns 99-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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.