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Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 28 36 27 21 112
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 20 22 29 103

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Spurs edged the Lakers 112-103. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.