Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 104 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 36 | 20 | 30 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Clippers fended off the Spurs 112-104. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Clippers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · 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.