Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
81
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 90 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 20 | 10 | 26 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Spurs held off the Nets 90-81. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.