Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
139
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 29 | 34 | 37 | 13 | 136 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 34 | 35 | 23 | 16 | 139 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs snuck past the Nets 139-136 in overtime. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.