Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 109 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 30 | 14 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Clippers 109-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; 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
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.