Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
78
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 29 | 35 | 32 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 15 | 17 | 24 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Spurs demolished the Knicks 120-78. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · 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.