Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 32 | 22 | 22 | 107 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 25 | 35 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Suns 109-107. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.