Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 120 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 35 | 26 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Jazz 120-117. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.