Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 40 | 31 | 13 | 39 | 123 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 26 | 32 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Spurs 123-106. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.