Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 22 | 34 | 39 | 129 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs ran roughshod over the Clippers 129-109. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.