Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 12 | 37 | 33 | 40 | 122 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 37 | 30 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Lakers 126-122. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.