Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
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Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 104 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 22 | 28 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Spurs 104-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.