⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Spurs got 12 points ahead of the pace we expected in the third quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ SA better than we expected
+8Q125-14
-1Q227-23
+6Q331-23
-3Q419-18
▼ WSH better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 8 points better than our numbers for the Spurs.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Spurs won, and why the Wizards did not.
From the game
Lost the glass, 35 rebounds to 46
Key battles
44%Three-point accuracy17%
9Blocks2
5Offensive rebounds16
7Threes made2
📊The numbers
| SA | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| 54% | Shooting from the field | 36% |
| 7 | Threes made | 2 |
| 44% | Three-point accuracy | 17% |
| 11 | Free throws made | 14 |
| 42 | Rebounds | 58 |
| 5 | Offensive rebounds | 16 |
| 23 | Assists | 17 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 9 | Points off turnovers | 6 |
| 7 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 9 | Steals | 4 |
| 9 | Blocks | 2 |
