Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 28 | 38 | 31 | 129 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 24 | 26 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Spurs outlasted the Clippers 129-116. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.