Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
145
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 41 | 35 | 30 | 39 | 145 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 35 | 30 | 40 | 139 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs held off the Knicks 145-139. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.