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.