Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 35 | 21 | 33 | 11 | 125 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 10 | 124 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Lakers survived the Spurs 125-124 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.