Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 15 | 18 | 28 | 24 | 85 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 26 | 33 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Spurs 100-85. Ugly basketball, but the Clippers did just enough. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Spurs looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
