Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Spurs 126-113. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.