Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 29 | 35 | 24 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 24 | 29 | 19 | 98 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Nets took care of the Spurs 116-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.