Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 34 | 21 | 20 | 100 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 25 | 33 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Clippers held off the Spurs 109-100. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Clippers. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · 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.