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Phoenix Suns 72–70 San Antonio Spurs: NBA playoffs, 22 April 2000
Phoenix Suns defeated San Antonio Spurs 72–70 on 22 April 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Phoenix Suns with the home San Antonio Spurs.
22 April 2000 · San Antonio
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The game
Phoenix Suns defeated San Antonio Spurs 72–70 on 22 April 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Phoenix Suns with the home San Antonio Spurs.
The final difference was 2 points. Phoenix Suns finished with 72 points and San Antonio Spurs with 70.
The scoring by quarter
Quarter 1 finished Phoenix Suns 13–17 San Antonio Spurs. At the end of that period, San Antonio Spurs led 17–13.
Quarter 2 finished Phoenix Suns 28–18 San Antonio Spurs. At the end of that period, Phoenix Suns led 41–35.
Quarter 3 finished Phoenix Suns 15–18 San Antonio Spurs. At the end of that period, Phoenix Suns led 56–53.
Quarter 4 finished Phoenix Suns 16–17 San Antonio Spurs. At the end of that period, Phoenix Suns led 72–70.
The players and their numbers
Anfernee Hardaway scored 17 points for Phoenix Suns, with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Anfernee Hardaway made 7 of 16 field-goal attempts and 2 of 2 free throws.
Clifford Robinson scored 17 points for Phoenix Suns, with 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Clifford Robinson made 6 of 18 field-goal attempts and 4 of 4 free throws.
Rodney Rogers scored 15 points for Phoenix Suns, with 4 rebounds and 1 assist. Rodney Rogers made 7 of 14 field-goal attempts and 0 of 0 free throws.
Sean Elliott scored 15 points for San Antonio Spurs, with 3 rebounds and 0 assists. Sean Elliott made 6 of 14 field-goal attempts and 0 of 0 free throws.
Avery Johnson scored 14 points for San Antonio Spurs, with 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Avery Johnson made 6 of 11 field-goal attempts and 2 of 4 free throws.
Samaki Walker scored 13 points for San Antonio Spurs, with 16 rebounds and 1 assist. Samaki Walker made 5 of 8 field-goal attempts and 3 of 6 free throws.
Shooting, rebounding and possession
Phoenix Suns made 30 of 82 field-goal attempts, including 3 of 14 three-point attempts. The team also converted 9 of 10 free throws.
Phoenix Suns collected 47 rebounds (10 offensive and 37 defensive), recorded 20 assists and committed 14 turnovers. The defensive totals were 10 steals and 10 blocks.
San Antonio Spurs made 27 of 73 field-goal attempts, including 4 of 11 three-point attempts. The team also converted 12 of 21 free throws.
San Antonio Spurs collected 50 rebounds (9 offensive and 41 defensive), recorded 15 assists and committed 18 turnovers. The defensive totals were 7 steals and 9 blocks.
Period by period
| Period | Phoenix Suns | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 13 | 17 |
| Quarter 2 | 28 | 18 |
| Quarter 3 | 15 | 18 |
| Quarter 4 | 16 | 17 |
| Total | 72 | 70 |
Team statistics
| Statistic | Phoenix Suns | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30/82 | 27/73 |
| Three-pointers | 3/14 | 4/11 |
| Free throws | 9/10 | 12/21 |
| Rebounds | 47 | 50 |
| Assists | 20 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 18 |
| Steals | 10 | 7 |
| Blocks | 10 | 9 |
Sources
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