Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 32 | 43 | 32 | 140 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 42 | 28 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Spurs pulled away from the Clippers 140-129. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.