Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 37 | 29 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Spurs 117-96. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.