Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
141
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 38 | 32 | 32 | 39 | 141 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 19 | 31 | 36 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Spurs rolled past the Bulls 141-112. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.