Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 37 | 28 | 12 | 101 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 25 | 34 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Suns 115-101. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.