Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 106 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 30 | 24 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs edged the Lakers 112-106. Every possession went the Spurs way. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.