Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 119 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 14 | 17 | 29 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Spurs buried the Jazz 119-86. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; the Jazz couldn't shake the cold spell. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.