Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Suns 102-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.