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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
116
away
Chemistry Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 27 27 28 34 116
San Antonio SpursSpurs 20 33 29 22 104

After Action Report

The Warriors handled the Spurs 116-104. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Warriors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.