Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 30 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 101 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 20 | 34 | 22 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Warriors squeaked past the Spurs 101-100. The Warriors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.