⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Suns stayed within a few baskets of the pace we expected all game.
Where it moved
▲ SA better than we expected
▼ PHX better than we expected
The third quarter was where it moved most, 5 points worse than our numbers for the Spurs.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Suns won, and why the Spurs did not.
From the game
They went cold, five of 24 from three- Could not get to the line, 25 free throws to their 41
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Spurs
Good plays
- Ties it
Tim Duncan made Layup. Assisted by Stephen Jackson.
OT 4:07 · SA 89-89 PHX
- Lead
Tim Duncan made 2 ft Two Point Shot. Assisted by Tony Parker.
OT 3:36 · SA 91-89 PHX
- Lead
David Robinson made Slam Dunk. Assisted by Emanuel Ginobili.
OT 1:07 · SA 93-91 PHX
Bad plays
- Missed FT
David Robinson missed Free Throw 1 of 2.
OT 4:11 · SA 87-89 PHX
- Turnover
Tony Parker Lost Ball
OT 2:05 · SA 91-89 PHX
- Turnover
David Robinson Lost Ball. Stolen by Stephon Marbury.
OT 1:36 · SA 91-91 PHX
Suns
Good plays
- Ties it
Amare Stoudemire made 27 ft Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Stephon Marbury.
Q4 0:08 · SA 87-87 PHX
- Lead
Stephon Marbury made 10 ft Two Point Shot.
OT 4:26 · SA 87-89 PHX
- Winner
Stephon Marbury made 26 ft Three Pointer.
OT 0:00 · SA 95-96 PHX
Bad plays
- Turnover
Stephon Marbury Offensive Foul
Q4 2:30 · SA 79-78 PHX
- Turnover
Stephon Marbury Foul
Q4 2:30 · SA 79-78 PHX
- Turnover
Anfernee Hardaway Offensive Foul
OT 0:26 · SA 93-91 PHX
📊The numbers
| SA | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% | Shooting from the field | 43% |
| 5 | Threes made | 6 |
| 21% | Three-point accuracy | 38% |
| 26 | Free throws made | 20 |
| 63 | Rebounds | 52 |
| 19 | Offensive rebounds | 10 |
| 26 | Assists | 13 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 3 | Fast break points | 3 |
| 18 | Points off turnovers | 11 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 10 | Steals | 8 |
| 6 | Blocks | 6 |
