Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Spurs 116-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.