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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
105
away
Chemistry Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
113
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 36 19 17 33 105
New Jersey NetsNets 36 23 28 26 113

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Nets outlasted the Spurs 113-105. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.