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Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
88
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Chemistry Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 31 27 19 11 88
San Antonio SpursSpurs 23 22 29 24 98

After Action Report

In San Antonio, the Spurs handled the Nets 98-88. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.