Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 34 | 24 | 19 | 111 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 35 | 27 | 27 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Wizards 126-111. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.